No matter how we celebrate the holidays, no matter what religion we honor or where we live, there is one place that is in essence our "sense of place", somewhere that seems to bring together the sweet memories of holidays past, mixed with the new traditions of the present, and the place where we look to make future memories with touches unique only to you. This place will look physically different from person to person, city to city or country to country, but in any language it is simply called home. By filling our homes with our loving intentions we can literally transform those spaces in which we live. This transformation seems to happen even more during this magical time of year.
        We have a lot of inspirational ideas for your gift giving, decorating as well as great recipes that will take you all the way to New Year's day. The "Interior Gardner" will teach you to make an inexpensive but elegant centerpiece that would also make a wonderful gift, using items you may have in your cabinet and backyard. Chef Eileen Considine Boggins is ringing in the New Year with recipe ideas that will make your parties or family gatherings simply yummy and I have a great buffet or mantle idea with lights and fabric in the "You can do it" section.
        Amphora would like to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season. No matter where you live, how big or small, how you celebrate and what new traditions you will make, may your sense of place be filled with the loving intensions and magic of the season and all year long.




        Debi